The author identifies three basic guidelines and some procedures that can be used to implement student-planned individualized learning in any subject in intermediate and secondary grades. He discusses the benefits of individualized study to both students and teachers. A student planning form is included. (Author/SJL)

Problems with the oral Bagrut are discussed, including the complicated rating scale, complicated administration requirements, lack of conformity in materials, unsuitable tests, monologue approach, and scoring system. A suggested form for reporting scores is presented. (LB)

The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Entry Vocabulary Project established a routine procedure for new cross references, suggested by designated libraries, to be considered for addition to LCSH entries by the Library of Congress Subject Catalog Division. Since October 1982, suggestions from four libraries (the University of California at…

In 1978 the U.S. Congress passed the Control of Paperwork Amendments to control education-related paperwork and reduce unnecessary reporting. A study by the General Accounting Office (GAO) found that by 1981 the requirements of the law had yet to be met. According to the GAO, the Secretary of Education should reactivate the Federal Education Data…

Changes in the payment and reporting procedures of the Basic Educational Opportunity Grants are proposed. Removing the Student Eligibility Report (SER) as a payment device is advocated. The SER is useful as an acknowledgement form to the applicant, a data correction device, and a document to begin validation efforts. (MLW)

This paper discusses the utility, versatility, and pros and cons of the formal performance appraisal as one of the tools of management by objectives (MBO). Rather than rating the traits of an employee, performance appraisal based on MBO rates an employee's achievements toward both his professional goals and institutional goals. The paper outlines…

Proposed changes to patent law that would seriously affect university research administration are evaluated. These concern changing award of patent rights from the "first person to invent" to "first person to file patent application," establishing exemption from liability for infringement in some cases, and establishing a simplified provisional…

Guidelines are offered to serve as a practical, adaptable model for implementation of a search, screening, and identification process for students eligible for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) in California. The guidelines cover: catgories of identification; appropriate grade levels for identification; general procedures for search and…

Prepared for Unesco's Records and Archive Management Programme (RAMP), this study is designed to provide archivists and other interested information professionals with an introduction to machine-readable records and to provide guidelines for the appraisal of their archival value. The study assumes no prior knowledge of machine-readable records and…

Describes the formation of a committee to examine policy and practices regarding the preservation of federal records and the impact of computer technologies on federal recordkeeping. The scope and design of the study are discussed, the recommendations of the committee are summarized, and the impact of the study is assessed. (CLB)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a complex form completed annually by millions of postsecondary students applying for federal financial aid. Errors frequently require resubmission. It is suggested that cognitive psychology principles that help describe how people understand text and complete forms be applied to a redesigned…

A discussion of college liability for its students' injuries during participation in community service projects includes an overview of relevant law, concerns about waivers of liability, the role of insurance, and practical administrative tips for assessing and decreasing liability. (MSE)

The literature of teacher supervision assumes that supervision should focus on the teacher and teacher behavior within the classroom setting. The administrative model of supervision, however, focuses on pupils and pupil learning and takes the school system as its setting. It makes teachers and supervisors partners in deciding how well the…

An accountability requirement for government funds for research (the effort reporting requirement) is discussed, with attention to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-21, which regulates direct and indirect cost reimbursement to universities. Effort reporting forms are used by faculty members to allot their time among a number of…

Examines instructional design (ID) courses offered in instructional technology masters program at San Jose State University. Course objectives, participants' needs assessment, resources and study methods, and student evaluation are discussed for introductory ID course; learning activities of advanced ID seminar are outlined. Sample student…